HBO cracking down on 'Game of Thrones' watch parties at bars

April 23, 2015 7:07 PM

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It's not a nerd prom without a little disappointment. Geek Bar Beta in Chicago's trendy Wicker Park neighborhood was planning on having a blowout for the "Game of Thrones" season premiere earlier this month.

There were going to be costumes and product giveways and of course, televisions showing the premiere of HBO's fantasy drama. This was the first opportunity Geek Bar, which opened in October, had to show a live "Game of Thrones" episode so the free party was promoted on Facebook to attract new custom...